bristol BS6 Postcodes
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Bristol (BS6)
The BS6 postcode area is located in the Bristol postcode town region, within the county of Avon, and contains a total of 1007 individual postcodes.
There are 5 electoral wards in the BS6 postcode area, including Axbridge, Banwell, Bristol, Cheddar, Clevedon, Wedmore, Weston-Super-Mare, Winscombe which come under the local authority of the Bristol, City of Council.
Combining the whole postcode region, 42% of people in BS6 are classed as having an AB social grade, (i.e. 'white-collar' middle-upper class), compared to 27% across the UK.
This does not mean that the people of BS6 are wealthier - or higher class - than average, but it can be an indication that the area may be prospering and desirable to live in.
The BS6 postcode is an overlay postcode district in the Bristol district in the South West of England. It covers the Clifton, Redland, Cotham and Bishopston districts as well as the Northern Slopes area. It was added to the postcode system in 2019 to assist with mail sorting.
The postcode contains the popular student area of Clifton, an affluent suburb well known for its Georgian architecture, colourful nightlife, cobbled streets, and independent shops. It has been a popular area for students for many years. Redland is a quaint residential area, popular for its coffee shops, largely independent stores and dozens of pubs and restaurants. Cotham is a small, diverse student area known for its independent shops and restaurants. Bishopsston is a mostly residential area, with a sizable student population. The Northern Slopes area is a popular park, with playing fields, recreational spaces, an educational farm, and sculptures.
The BS6 postcode is served by the Bristol City Council for local government. There are several pubs, restaurants and shops in the area, including Stokes Croft for its colourful street art and buzzing nightlife. The Clifton Suspension Bridge, which connects Bristol to North Somerset, is also in the area, as are several parks, including Brandon Hill and the Clifton Down.
The local Oxford, Bristol and South Gloucestershire branch of the National Association of Citizen's Advice Bureaux is based in Clifton, offering advice to residents on a range of issues. There are also numerous education options for those living in the BS6 postcode area, with Redland High School, Cotham School, Clifton College and Bristol City College all being based nearby.
The area is also served by two train lines - Clifton Down and Montpelier - which have regular services going into the city centre and beyond, as well as several bus stops and several cycle paths for residents to get around.
Demographics
Avon
BS6 is located in the county of Avon, in England.
Avon has a total population of 0, making it the largest county in the UK.
Avon has a total area of square miles, and a population density of people per square kilometre. For comparison, Greater London has a density of 5,618 people/km2.
| Outward Code | BS6 |
| Postal Town | Bristol |
| MSOA Name | Bristol 020 |
| LSOA Name | Bristol 020F |
| County | Avon |
| Region | Avon |
| Country | England |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Area Classification | Urban with City and Town |
BS6 Electoral Wards
The postal region of BS6, includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of:
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Monday, April 8, 2024
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SOCIAL GRADES
According to census records, 42% of people here have a social grade of AB (highest), compared to the national average of 27%.